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Choosing Acceptable Candidates Over Enthusiastic Bases
Since 2016, Democrats have been selecting moderate, well-liked candidates for elections to appeal broadly to voters who dislike Trump or his supporters. This strategy involves nominating political newcomers like military veterans who are blank slates on issues and moderates. By choosing candidates that Republicans have little to criticize, Democrats have simplified elections for voters who are anti-Trump and anti-Republican, even if these candidates lack enthusiastic bases of support.